The Advocate

The Advocate, January 9, 2019

  1. New Year's Resolution: Keep the Oregon Legislature Focused on Funding Follow-Through
  2. Get Your PAT RED FOR ED T-Shirt
  3. Join the Bargaining Committee!
  4. Legislative Round Table on Funding
  5. Promising Practices Grant
  6. Climate Justice Social: January 17th

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The Advocate - December 5, 2018

  1. President's Message: Now's Our Chance to Fully Fund Oregon Schools
  2. Get Your PAT RED FOR ED T-Shirt
  3. Bargaining Update
  4. A Win on Master's Degree Credit
  5. Promising Practices Grant
  6. Resolution for Black Lives Matter Week of Action
  7. Special Education Social: December 6th
  8. The Color of Law Curriculum Workshop for Teachers: December 13th
  9. Join Us in Salem on President's Day!

The Advocate - November 19, 2018

  1. President's Message: Update on MAP Testing
  2. PERS Bubble and Retirement Incentives: Don't Miss Key Deadlines
  3. Speech Language Pathologists National Board Certification Reimbursements
  4. When Do I Cover for an Absent Colleague?
  5. Black Friday Protest: Fund Education and Make Nike Pay Their Fair Share!
  6. Educators of Color Social: November 28th
  7. Special Education Social: December 6th
  8. The Color of Law Curriculum Workshop for Teachers: December 13th

The Advocate - October 31, 2018

  1. President's Message: Don't be Tricked on November 6th
  2. Make Sure Teachers Have a Voice in Politics: Vote by November 6th
  3. Get Out the Vote! Canvass for Jo Ann Hardesty, PAT Candidates, and Ballot Initiatives
  4. Elementary First Quarter Grade Reports
  5. No Make-Up Conferences When Families Are On Vacation
  6. When Do I Cover for an Absent Colleague?
  7. Materials and Supplies Stipend
  8. Dues and PAT PAC Deductions in the October Paycheck
  9. Please Donate to the Sick Leave Bank!
  10. Black Lives Matter Week of Action Planning Meeting: November 14th

The Advocate - October 18, 2018

  1. President's Message: Victory with Guaranteed Viable Curriculum
  2. Make Sure Teachers' Voice is Heard in Politics: Vote by November 6th
  3. Get Out the Vote! Canvass for Jo Ann Hardesty, PAT Candidates, and Ballot Initiatives
  4. Elementary First Quarter Grade Reports
  5. Advancing on the Salary Schedule - October 31st Deadline
  6. Salary Placement - New Hires
  7. Materials and Supplies Stipend
  8. Come to the Northwest Teaching for Social Justice Conference!
  9. What Are You Doing Next Friday? Help PAT Engage!

The Advocate - October 3, 2018

  1. President's Message: It's Time to Fully Fund Education in Oregon
  2. Documenting Workload Overload for Class-size, Caseload, or Number of Unique Preparations
  3. Second Semester Study Leave Deadline: October 8th
  4. Please Donate to the PAT Sick Leave Bank
  5. Advancing on the Salary Schedule - October 31st Deadline
  6. Salary Placement - New Hires
  7. Materials and Supplies Stipend
  8. Calling All New Educators! Join Us for the New Educators Social – Thursday, October 18th
  9. Come to the Northwest Teaching for Social Justice Conference!
  10. Interested in the OEA Conservative Educators Caucus?

The Advocate, September 12, 2018

  1. President's Message: A Slow Boil?
  2. Power Through Collective Action: Members Organize Around Construction Delays
  3. Please Donate to the PAT Sick Leave Bank
  4. What Are You Doing Next Friday? Help PAT Engage!
  5. Concerns with the Guaranteed Viable Curriculum
  6. From the PAT PAC: Labor Canvass for Jo Ann Hardesty Sunday, September 16th, from 12:00 -3:00 PM, at the PAT Office
  7. Calling All New Educators! Join Us for the New Educators Social – Thursday, September 20th
  8. Come to the Northwest Teaching for Social Justice Conference!
  9. PAT Member Aaron Green-Mitchell Wins National Education Grant
  10. Make Plans to Attend the PAT Picnic - Friday, September 14th 

The Advocate - May 23, 2018

  1. President's Message: A #metoo Moment for PPS
  2. Leaders Needed: Run to Be a PAT Building Representative
  3. Take Action Against School Gun Violence
  4. Compensation Review: Deadline June 1st
  5. Retroactive Credit for Master's Degree: Deadline June 1st
  6. As Teacher Walkouts Spread, The Fight For Funding Comes to Oregon
  7. National Board Certification Workshop: Thursday, May 31st

The Advocate - May 9, 2018

  1. President's Message: Showing Real Appreciation for Teachers
  2. Educators Endorse Candidates for May Election
  3. Responding to Your Evaluation Report
  4. Compensation Review: Deadline June 1st
  5. Retroactive Credit for Master's Degree: Deadline June 1st
  6. Progress at the OEA Representative Assembly
  7. Bargaining Chair Steve Lancaster Wins State Award
  8. Chess for Success
  9. Boycott Burgerville
  10. Let's Engage!
  11. Special Education Social: Thursday, May 17th
  12. PAT Substitute Workshop: Multnomah County Library, Monday, May 21st
  13. National Board Certification Workshop: Thursday, May 31st

The Advocate - April 25, 2016

  1. President's Message: Taking Action and Making Change
  2. Educators Endorse Candidates for May Election
  3. Compensation Review: Deadline June 1st
  4. Retroactive Credit for Master's Degree: Deadline June 1st
  5. Contract Educators' Performance Evaluation
  6. Let's Engage!

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